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91blaze · 10-02-2003, 09:44 AM

I want to take my stock compressor run the intake into the valve cover and the output to a tank with a square D pressure switch to control the clutch. I searched and saw a bunch o shit about oilers and oil removers. I've seen it done this way and the engine air seems to keep it oiled enough w/out contaminating the air too bad. Any opinions?

4dr4x4blaze · 10-02-2003, 10:11 PM

i also have a 91 4.3 s10 and i wanted to know if the stock ac compressor is any good. will it put out any good amount of air or should i replace it with a york. because of money reasons id rather stick with stock. let me know
Jerry

rcurrier44 · 10-03-2003, 08:49 AM

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Originally posted by 4dr4x4blaze
i also have a 91 4.3 s10 and i wanted to know if the stock ac compressor is any good. will it put out any good amount of air or should i replace it with a york. because of money reasons id rather stick with stock. let me know
Jerry

They all seem to put out a decent amount of air. Even the one on my 79 RX7

91blaze · 10-03-2003, 08:54 AM

anyone care to comment on the original thread question of putting the intake of the compressor into the valve cover. Pros and cons??

rcurrier44 · 10-03-2003, 10:18 AM

I realy don't have any experience with this setup but I'll give you my opinion. If there is oil in the air in there than it will work. A compressor doesn't seem to care what oil you run thru it, it just needs some lubrication.

But my new/good engine doesn't seem to produce much blow-by and therefore there doesn't seem to be as much oil in the vapor comming out of the engine. If you have an older engine than go for it. I know mine would leave a film of oil outside the breather every time I ran it.

charlo · 10-03-2003, 10:25 AM

Other people have run that setup with success. I wouldnt run that shit though. I have seen inline oilers at pepboys for as little as $10. I dont like the thought of exhaust gases and oil going in my tires.

Charlo

drsmash · 10-04-2003, 03:15 PM

also get a oil/water seperator from home creephole or loses for around $20 before it goes to a tank or your tires. Inline oiler into compressor oil/water seperator on the discharge side. Monting the compressor INHO is the hard part, since thats done allready. Then just go for it!

10-02-2003, 09:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
91blaze Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21282 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 3,312	AC to air I want to take my stock compressor run the intake into the valve cover and the output to a tank with a square D pressure switch to control the clutch. I searched and saw a bunch o shit about oilers and oil removers. I've seen it done this way and the engine air seems to keep it oiled enough w/out contaminating the air too bad. Any opinions?

10-03-2003, 10:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
rcurrier44 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15404 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 3,082	I realy don't have any experience with this setup but I'll give you my opinion. If there is oil in the air in there than it will work. A compressor doesn't seem to care what oil you run thru it, it just needs some lubrication. But my new/good engine doesn't seem to produce much blow-by and therefore there doesn't seem to be as much oil in the vapor comming out of the engine. If you have an older engine than go for it. I know mine would leave a film of oil outside the breather every time I ran it. __________________ Life begins where the pavement ends!

10-03-2003, 10:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
charlo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9357 Location: Mojave Posts: 1,200	Other people have run that setup with success. I wouldnt run that shit though. I have seen inline oilers at pepboys for as little as $10. I dont like the thought of exhaust gases and oil going in my tires. Charlo __________________ Scrap metal with a chevy logo in front. BB,FI,1T,

10-04-2003, 03:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
drsmash Unicorn Hunter Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12419 Location: carson city Posts: 1,667	also get a oil/water seperator from home creephole or loses for around $20 before it goes to a tank or your tires. Inline oiler into compressor oil/water seperator on the discharge side. Monting the compressor INHO is the hard part, since thats done allready. Then just go for it! __________________ 82 toy shortbed simple build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyot...y-new-rig.html and if your stuck in Carson City and need some welding help give me a call 775-884-4947 http://www.DrSmash.com

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10-02-2003, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
4dr4x4blaze Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21463 Location: folsom california Posts: 54	i also have a 91 4.3 s10 and i wanted to know if the stock ac compressor is any good. will it put out any good amount of air or should i replace it with a york. because of money reasons id rather stick with stock. let me know Jerry

10-03-2003, 08:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
91blaze Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21282 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 3,312	anyone care to comment on the original thread question of putting the intake of the compressor into the valve cover. Pros and cons??